The new exterior and interior style of the 2016 Honda Civic is far better than the previous generation of Civics. This was a major consideration in the purchase of my car. The 2016 Civic is also very fun and comfortable to drive. For a Civic, the interior is extremely spacious. The fuel economy was another significant factor in the purchase of my car. The Civic has excellent gas mileage. I typically get around 45 mpg on the highway with the Econ button turned on. I'm very happy with my purchase of the 2016 Honda Civic!

Top Critical Review

"I've been greatly disappointed by the many, many glitches of the infotainment system in this vehicle"

David»OH»2016 Honda CivicPurchased Jan 2016|Verified

This has been the most disappointing vehicle to own I have ever had (in 25+ years of driving). The electronics simply suck... I have had all sorts of problems with the vehicle... false maintenance minders for an oil change, false brake and other important item failure warnings for no reason, no audiosound at all (fixed more than once, now), loud popping noises that could easily ruin my speakers, false brake warnings with my brakes slamming without my control and without anything in front of me (impossible to reproduce - just give it a couple of months and it'll happen again)... just... disappointing. I don't let people ride with me. I don't trust the car with others' lives.

Originally Reviewed on Jan 28, 2016

I've been greatly disappointed by the many, many glitches of the infotainment system in this vehicle. It has been very frustrating and Honda has not been at all helpful. I would not recommend my car to others, and when they point out my new car and want to see it, I blow it off, as I fear I will be embarrassed by one of the car's glitches.

"show how underpowered the entertainment system is"

Daniel»CA»2016 Honda Civic|Purchased Jan 2016|Verified

The infotainment system is one of the worst I've ever used. If hassle free music playing is something required, consider other car brands. As I've stated, the infotainment system is very bad. I am looking forward to purchasing a US Type-R, but if it has the same infotainment system, and/or the software/hardware hasn't been updated, I will no long buy Hondas as my vehicle of choice of preferred vehicle. I've purchased four new Honda in 10 years. Because they were reliable and trusted. But the latest Honda Civic had tarnished that reputation.

Updated on Apr 30, 2016

Overall the quality, styling, performance and economics of the 2016 Civic is great. I absolutely love the new front end design. The LED headlights and taillights are awesome!. The quality of materials is most areas is great, although the lower door panels use a material that is EASILY and PERMANENTLY marred. The new instrument cluster is great, love the techy look (animations when starting up, great color choices). Overall, the vehicle is great, and I enjoy driving it. With one exception: The infotainment center is an absolute atrocity. Being in the software development field, it is absolutely clear that almost no R&D and Q&A went in to the design and implementation of the infotainment system. The system is riddled with infuriating bugs, glitches, and malfunctions.
1) USB, Bluetooth, and Apple CarPlay will fail to load/initialize when starting the vehicle. Resulting in having to disconnect/reconnect devices.
2a) USB, Bluetooth, and Apple CarPlay will fail to continue playing the song previously playing when starting the vehicle.
2b) Required steps for resuming playback after shutting off and turning the vehicle back on are: Navigate to Audio Source screen -> Press Play (I think) -> Press "Next Song" (I think) -> Maybe Press Play again? This results in 9 times out of 10, never getting to continue to play the current song.
3) Apple CarPlay will display a Black Screen on Startup. This will persist indefinitely until the battery is disconnected.
4) USB, Bluetooth music audio will sound distorted, scratchy, and appear to skip if you press "Next Song." It takes several seconds for the system to either catch up or buffer the song.
5) The entire infotainment center will randomly crash, shut down, and restart. One one occasion, an ear-piercing audio squeal proceeded just before the infotainment screen flashed blue several times, after which all personal settings stored in the infotainment system (fuel economy, "At the pump" information, previous locations in the navigation system, etc.) were completely wiped and lost.
6) Cannot type space as a valild character for the Wifi Password.
7) The cpu/memory power of the infotainment system is severely lacking. This is noticable by the slideshow startup of the entertainment system, and probably the reason why the audio sounds distorted, scratchy and appear to skip if you press "Next Song".
The severity of these problems have seriously made me consider trading in the car for another brand. I've been a Honda owner and purchaser since 2006. I have bought four brand new Honda Civics (06, 2012, 2013 Si and now a 2016 Civic Sedan). And over the course of the last 10 years, I have seen a steady decrease in overall reliability and brand image from Honda.
I implore Honda to take this feedback seriously and correct their infotainment system post haste. The software is in dire need of fixing. And the performance of the system needs addressed. I'd even purchase a factory upgrade infotainment system, with a better CPU and more RAM. The infotainment system was designed to be easily replaced.

Originally Reviewed on Mar 3, 2016

The entertainment software and hardware is absolutely horrible. It lacks proper processing power. Any time I change a song on my iPod/iPhone/Pandora, the music is scratchy and distorted and take a moment to clean up. When starting the vehicle, the iPod will NOT resume playing the current song. You MUST press play and skip song. Sometimes when starting the vehicle, the entertainment system will get stuck at LOADING the iPod. Switching audio sources, scrolling through song lists, etc. show how underpowered the entertainment system is. PLEASE PROVIDE AN UPGRADED VERSION OF THE ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM. MORE POWERFUL!.

"I certainly appreciate the opportunity to provide feedback on my new car"

Athena»WV»2016 Honda Civic|Purchased Jun 2016|Verified

I certainly enjoy my new Honda Civic even though it is maybe more car than I need technology-wise. I wanted a trustworthy car to take me in to retirement, and my other Civic was a road-running machine but eight years old. The fuel economy is superior to my previous Civic, and I do appreciate that. It is also has better pick-up with the turbo, which is helpful for back road and interstate driving. This purchase was a smart one for me. I know I can depend on the brand and have had good interactions with Hagerstown Honda.
In terms of improvements, here are a few suggestions:
1. The interior fabric at the doors, in the door handle area, seems inferior to my '08 Civic. It is thin and smudges way too easily for a new car and has a dull appearance already.
2. The driver's seat is not comfortable for me even though I am not heavy or tall. The power seat should be available with the turbo regardless of the seat fabric. I did not want the additional cost of the leather, but a car as special as the turbo should have a power seat included since this model is not bottom of the line. The seat needs to sit higher and flatter with the back rest less curved. Honda seats are a detraction for me.
3. The heating/cooling controls are not helpful in their current position. I would rather have the radio controls there. It is awkward to scroll the sound on the screen or on the steering wheel. Often I am turning the steering, and the controls are upside down! Also having to touch the screen to adjust the sound distracts from safe driving, and the same is true to adjust the climate controls on the screen.
4. The AM/FM radio reception is inferior to XM. Although I enjoyed the free service the first few months, I do not believe in having to pay for radio; therefore, I did not renew the service. It truly is rather expensive. When I listen to broadcast, the stations are not as clear as my previous Civic radio; this, of course, is rather disappointing.
5. The handling seems a little loose with so much extra power.
6. Last, I don't like having to turn on the engine if I have to roll up windows or close the sun roof.
I certainly appreciate the opportunity to provide feedback on my new car. The Civic is a tremendous car!

Originally Reviewed on Jul 29, 2016

The new Civic is sporty, zippy, and fun to drive. The turbo is very noticeable compared to my '08. The body style is eye-catching. So far, the gas mileage is looking good for a combination of city and highway. I have two concerns: the interior fabric is not very substantial compared to the '08. I'm not sure if it will hold up for 8+ years. Please redesign your seats. They are truly uncomfortable and sit too low to the floor, even with the manual adjustment. I am neither fat nor short. The radio controls are not convenient on the steering wheel or the touchscreen. Why did you put the Heat/AC controls on a knob? The AM/FM radio is of a lesser quality than my '08. I can't get my regular stations clearly, and I don't believe in paying for radio stations. I am very disappointed.

"I love this Honda even more than the last"

Daniel»TX»2016 Honda Civic|Purchased Nov 2015|Verified

I love my new Civic. I have specific issues that bring down my overall scores. The front driver seat is not fitted well. I find myself having to angle my body just right to avoid the wing under my left leg from pinching the back of my thigh. The engineers for the steering wheel adjustments don't seem to have communicated with the instrument panel designers, because when I have my steering wheel in the most comfortable spot, allowing the best front view of the road, I can't see the speed I'm going or the economy LED indicator bar. The front passenger window fails to lower at times, I have to press various window up and down buttons to kick it into gear, indicative of poor wiring or electronic circuit. The radio, hands-free, A/C system is a mess. The auto-A/C should default to internal air-cycling—I hate flipping it to auto and getting a whiff of the diesel in front of me or skunks. I rarely use it now. Not having a touchscreen on the display is a nuisance, especially with the current button controls and selections lacking intuitiveness. The steering wheel buttons are better, but I've declined or hung up on numerous calls—is it too much to color code the button that hangs up red and the one to answer green? The symbols alone are not clear. The fact you have to program each number into your system even though you are plugging your iPhone in via USB or Bluetooth is annoying. Why can't it access your contacts and decipher the pronunciation of the contacts like Siri. Plastic door handles really negate the classy feeling of this car, all other physical elements are there, then you reach for the handle and it feels cheap. I will not be surprised if one of them breaks over the next few years. The floor mats in front being fastened to the carpet seemed like a good idea, but in actuality, they seem to promote pulling at the carpet and raising it up in those locations. Fastening to a metal plate under the carpet would probably make more sense. Something to avoid pulling up the carpet.
These all seem like oversights that I did not see on my 2005 Civic (except the plastic handles), but the car itself, the bones of it, the engine and handling are all so great, that I can excuse the poor design and implementation of the above items. I'm really learning to love the storage/armrest. I find the sliding design and removable cupholder to be rather genius. It has allowed many configurations to suit my needs, including over-sized cups and the ability to have a small tissue box hidden in the arm rest. This is a love of mine. I appreciate trying to fit so many options into a standard model of car, but feel like concentrating on doing some of the big ones right would be more important. I'd choose a better hands-free setup and use experience over auto-A/C for instance. If you can't implement it in the 100% quality Honda way, implement what you can perfect instead.

"My 15-year-old Honda trade-in had better sound quality"

Elizabeth»CA»2016 Honda Civic|Purchased Jul 2016|Verified

Safe choice, good reputation, reliable, meets overall family need, economical, service easy to find, maintenance is not a burden, generally good mileage, good value for cars of this size and type, not the most comfortable, luxurious, or high performing, not the car to create a prestige impression.

Updated on Nov 3, 2016

Front fender/bumper doesn't have enough ground clearance. I live in mountains, fender is too low, gets little dents and scratches beneath. Even low parking curbs don't clear. Should be built of sturdier material like old Hondas—I never dented or scratched hard rubber. Interior fabric on armrests, console, doorinteriors, headliner is very thin and a poor choice. It is going to wear quickly and make the car look old before its time. I hate all black interior, but that was all I could get. Radio static on local FM is terrible, but I have not had time to get it into service. New cars should have excellent sound in 2016—that should be a no-brainer. My 15-year-old Honda trade-in had better sound quality.

Originally Reviewed on Sep 17, 2016

I like my car very much, and I really had to get a new car at that time. We have had four Hondas and been overall happy with the brand. It was really a foregone conclusion that we would buy it, but I did research anyway some other car. But I have problems that did not exist in my previous 15 yr old Honda. First: I bought silver car w/ black interior. The black plush-textured interior absorbs so much light so I cannot see to find anything when I am in the driver seat (console, glove compartment, passenger side and seat, door side compartments are like black holes and USB PORTS are invisible). I would never willingly choose black interior, but it was the only color available on the models I looked at. Change it to mid-gray. I bought gray seat covers in order to see my purse, notebook, phone and other items that I typically carry in passenger seat. Second: The fabric cover on the door and the console will wear thin and look terrible in a short period of time. Armrests, console and side of doors always take a lot of abrasion. There was even a visible abrasion mark when I bought the car and it only had four miles on it. This seems like a serious miscalculation to me. If the fabric cover is supposed to seem more luxurious it is a huge miss—it will soon look cheaply made. Third, my FM radio has a lot of static, which was not a problem on our other Hondas. I will take it to service to see if there are loose wires—it's very disappointing. I live 30 minutes from nearest dealer where I bought the car so I haven't had a chance to get over there yet to check it out. Finally, there was no printed manual so I could look things up. The quick start guide gets you off the lot but it is otherwise inadequate. I sent for the printed manual but have not received it, now about 6-7 weeks later. I think this is very poor, very slow service. A computer w/ disk drive is rarely accessible: people use tablets and new laptops don't have disk drive. Wifi is not cheaply and widely available except to people who pay heavy data fees to be on their phone all day, which is not the case for me. Honda should at least OFFER a printed owner manual at point of sale and should also OFFER buyer a feature demo before they drive away. Yesterday I bumped the right side mirror out of position, and I couldn't get it back into correct position—very unsafe for the rest of my one-hour drive in commute traffic. FYI: I didn't buy the Civic w/navigation b/c of higher price, which I did not feel was justified.

"Sales experience was great although i wish now that I had bought instead of leased .."

Diana»NJ»2016 Honda Civic|Purchased Jan 2016|Verified

The old adage is, never buy the beta version. I love my Honda Civic, completely redesigned model year, but there were annoying connectivity problems at first. Still, the performance,appearance and reliability of this vehicle plus its stylish and smart appearance made it a perfect choice for me. I drive a lot for work and leisure, and I love the color and interior leather finish. Sales experience was great although i wish now that I had bought instead of leased ... i won't make that mistake 5 years from now :-) I am a faithful Honda owner for over 40 years and my loyalty has been justified by the excellence of all the vehicles I hve owned. The last one went 14 years ...

Updated on Apr 27, 2016

Perfect car for me - virtually always driving alone, long and medium trips are routine, like to listen tp music in the car, etc. EXCEPT for (1) the driver seat is a little awkward for someone 5'2" toget ito and out of, and (2) the continuing connectivity problems. My new car does not have built-in GPS, and i agreed to this based on the promise of being able to use the GPS in my Samsung smartphone. In early days the connection to navigation was constantly being dropped, sometimes while I was navigating within a busy city. Connectivity improved after the service dept. reset my system and i myself learned some "tweaks" (this is not in any manual, but the connection only works if you use the original USB cable that came with the phone itself). However the connection has now mysteriously been lost yet again and i am going to have to leave the car for several hours to find the source of the problem (my phone is on the car manufacturer's list of compatible devices). There are only one or two technicians locally who understand the connectivity issue and may be able to fix it. The manufacturer's national "help" service failed to respond to emails I sent asking for help. I drive a lot for work and this is a serious inconvenience. I am holding onto my old discrete TomTom GPS in case this problem can't be properly resolved, a huge disappointment if i have to stop using my phone for navigation. Ask me again in 6 months.

Originally Reviewed on Jan 28, 2016

I love the look, feel, comfort, driveability and gas mileage of my new car, and the selection and leasing experience was enjoyable and satisfactory - however, as this point, within the first month after buying it, i am very disappointed with the connectivity of my 2016 Civic. I was persuaded to buy a car that does not have its own GPS (only comes in the top priced model with features i don't want or need) on the basis that my (fully functional Samsung) smartphone could connect for navigation, etc. The phone disconnects constantly - dropping me out of navigation - while driving, and so far i have had no response at all from the dealer. I loved my old non-digital car, it was time fir a change but ... this was disappointing.

"It doesn't scuff up as easily, and I like the placement of everything"

Jodi»MN»2016 Honda Civic|Purchased Jun 2016|Verified

I am not a huge fan of the black stripe of the gray cloth interior. I think it's hard to clean the floor mats because it holds on to more hair and other debris and yes, I do use a professional grade vacuum for cars. I would prefer if the interior side panels and middle console was all leather and not made of cloth on the EX in general. I liked the cloth used in the 2014 Honda CRV EX a lot more than this type of cloth. There's something soft and durable about the type in the CRV. The cloth in my Civic doesn't feel and look as nice. The dash where the IP is is also hard to keep clean and seems clunky. I wish it was more refined and less plastic-y looking. I really expected a lot more from my sound system for an EX-T. I think the sound is average and I feel like I'm listening to music in a base model. There are some things you could get rid of in order to make room for improving the sound system. I am not sure what at this point but I'm sure after reading a gazillion results from your customers you can find things people in general could not care less about or are less crazy about. I didn't care about having the Internet connection thing in my car, I don't care as much on the Voice Commands. For how awesome the Civic is, you should be able to cruise in it and have fun with the music blasting and bumping somewhat. Please change this because listening to the music is one of the most important things you do in the car besides driving it.
Overall the interior design is great. The materials used for the most part are great. It doesn't scuff up as easily, and I like the placement of everything. The silvery color accents are nice, and it's nice that not everything is a black color, I LOVE GRAY!
Whatever you guys use to build the exterior black paneling around the doorside windows drives me nuts. It seems like I barely touch it, and it has marks or prints on it or it's discolored. After I clean my car, I have to take a soft towel and buff it out a little in case it doesn't look clean. Call me crazy, but I love my cars, and I take care of them.
I spent most of this box filling out negatives but I do want you to know I love this year's Civic and I'm only trying to help make it meet 100% across the board. :) I would say it's the best car I've ever owned. My experience with Honda has been with a 2003 Honda Civic EX 2dr, 2011 Honda Civic EX, 2014 Honda CRV EX, and this baby, 2016 Honda Civic EX-T.
My bf bought the Touring. The leather is great. The sound is just fine. The Honda Sensing is super amazing, I am a wee bit jealous. Just thought I'd let you all know.

Originally Reviewed on Aug 9, 2016

There are a few things I would like to change with my vehicle. I'm picky so please don't be surprised. Also, don't get me wrong, I do love my car. I would prefer the black cloth side door rest and middle console made from the same cloth be made with leather even though it's not leather interior at least for my model (EX-T with cloth seats). I would prefer not to have manual seats. With the EX-T, I also would have expected much better and more premium sound. It sounds somewhat basic to me compared to other vehicles at the EX level and up. My previous leased vehicle was a 2014 Honda CRV, and I absolutely hated the hard plastic material used inside the interior especially the interiordoor paneling. It was crap and no matter how careful I was, it scratched and dinged easily. I would say Honda stepped up their quality in that area because I don't see this same issue with the Civic.

"I hope a true autopilot assist feature come soon"

Christian»OH»2016 Honda Civic|Purchased Jun 2016|Verified

Reliable inexpensive car with all the new safety features, good looks, great fuel economy. Apple car play needs upgrading- maps do not display corectly in night mode, volume transitions between phone, pandora and radio are significant
Make over the air software updates like tesla
Expand safety features yo work also at low speeds/ city mode
Cover cameras to shield from elements and preserve view in rainy/ snowy weather
To many computer errors- send codes to dealer remoteand allow them to erase the codes if unsignificant over air without visits to dealership.

seats could use a tilt feature for the bottom (not the back) to allow a more comfortable or sporty position (in my case available only on higher trims with leather)
honda sensing system would benefit from regular updates in software (see apps for phones) which would make owners feel like they have a newer product, that is more safe, reliable or environmentally friendly.
I hope a true autopilot assist feature come soon.
Phone app- Honda link is the most useless app I have ever seen - a teenager could design something better.

"After driving for a few months, I've noticed that it's a little more difficult to get the car to 'play nice' with Android Auto/..."

John»MD»2016 Honda Civic|Purchased Aug 2016|Verified

It's a safe and reliable care - it's from Honda so it shouldn't have any foreseeable problems. I like the comfort of the car and the ease where everything is placed. It makes logical sense where all of the controls and functions are located. The ride is comfortable, i think more due to the seats than the ride, as it does get a little bumpy at times. All and all I think it was worth the money. The level of technology in the car is excellent. The touch screen is nice; however, I'd caution using it or the 'swipe' type of steering wheel control to adjust the volume. Regarding the swipe feature, It's a little bit of a pain when I take a corner or accidentally move my hand on the wheel and the volume blasts up or down. I would make it a push-button only. The touchscreen volume increase makes me take my eyes off the road too long to make sure i'm hitting it right - i'm really not comfortable using it.
I'd also like some increased functionality of items in the car when the vehicle is in motion. For example, (this may be app specific) but when my fiance' is in the car searching music on the touchscreen it will occasionally tell her that the vehicle screen can no longer scroll because the vehicle is in motion. It's makes sense if there is one person in the car, but the car can carry multiple people - so it's a little annoying when it 'locks up' on a person in the passenger seat.

Originally Reviewed on Nov 18, 2016

Overall, I am not hugely concerned with style when I purchased my vehicle, but I'm happy to say that I do like it. After driving for a few months, I've noticed that it's a little more difficult to get the car to 'play nice' with Android Auto/Androidphones. I've run into an issue or two, which could simply be me not understanding of the system.
I'm also not used to the CVT transmission, as it is my first of this particular type. It could be normal, but i'm slightly unnerved by the shifting at low speeds (e.g. stop and go traffic) as it feels a little rough.
Those negatives aside, It's a fun little car that greatly enjoy. It's safe and incredibly comfortable for a car that size. I thought about going bigger/more expensive, but this car fits my needs at this point and it is very well made.

The new exterior and interior style of the 2016 Honda Civic is far better than the previous generation of Civics. This was a major consideration in the purchase of my car. The 2016 Civic is also very fun and comfortable to drive. For a Civic, the interior is extremely spacious. The fuel economy was another significant factor in the purchase of my car. The Civic has excellent gas mileage. I typically get around 45 mpg on the highway with the Econ button turned on. I'm very happy with my purchase of the 2016 Honda Civic!

"(5) I wish there was a pocket behind the driver-side seat
(6) The car stereo is lacking if you go with the EX (and not the EX ..."

Alexandra»GA»2016 Honda Civic|Purchased May 2016|Verified

This car is like driving a slice of heaven -- excellent. The dash features are new and exciting; I LOVE the fact that it integrates so flawlessly with my iPhone. I love the lane-keep assist system (definitely useful during those tense traffic moments when it's hard to know where the lane is) and the break warnings (a not-obnoxious-but-clear beep) have saved my front bumper when people in front of me slam on the brakes. I also really enjoy driving with the automatedcruise control which helps to maintain a cushion in front of me and the car in front of me while still maintaining pace. I LOVE THIS CAR.
I do have a few complaints....
(1) The ground clearance is low -- like really low. It has trouble bottoming out on some of the paved roads that I've driven on that have dips, bumps, or inclines. Granted, Atlanta is not famous for its nice roads but this is a major city. I would like to see a bit more ground clearance in future models -- it doesn't need too much more, but it does need a bit of reworking here.
(2) This is definitely a compact car so if you have to bring back something large (like furniture from Ikea or if you're moving), you may find this car a bit too small. The trunk is big enough for a cart full of groceries from Sam's Club, though, which is nice. It's perfect for daily use.
(3) I bought the Honda Brand all-weather rugs and trunk protector and they have a tendency to slide on the carpet of the car floor/trunk bed. Having gripping feet on these might really help stabilize (and improve their coverage) for the long run.
(4) The cruise control can be choppy when it's adjusting its speed to the car in front of you. Sometimes, it feels like someone is pumping the breaks forcing me to cancel the cruise control completely.
(5) I wish there was a pocket behind the driver-side seat
(6) The car stereo is lacking if you go with the EX (and not the EX touring or higher). And I mean, really lacking.

"I was also able to pickup a spare fender for a friends antique GTO and bring it back to him in my back seat"

Danny»CA»2016 Honda Civic|Purchased Apr 2016|Verified

I think my Honda Civic coupe is very sexy and economical. I recently drove on a long trip (about 800 miles) and it got 42.5 MPG for the entire trip including some city driving. I was also able to pickup a spare fender for a friends antique GTO and bring it back to him in my back seat. I am looking for the new R type Civic but don't understand why it is not available in a coupe.

Updated on Aug 6, 2016

As my wife and I do not have the same body size I would suggest the manufacturer have an adjustable (up and down) passenger seat. It does not have to be power operated! It could have a hydraulic jack type of actuator.
My 2012 Honda Civic had an easier to use and learn Bluetooth system. I wish this new one was as easy to use.
I would also suggest that a camera be installed under the left outside mirror to use when attempting to enter onto a freeway from a ramp and also for changing lanes on a multilane freeway such as is common in many large cities. I think the drivers side of the car has a large blind spot, and maybe even larger than the passenger side blind spot.
Thank you for allowing me to comment on what I feel you should consider in future developments of your automobiles.

Originally Reviewed on May 25, 2016

I was disappointed that my 2016 Civic EX L coupe did not have power seats like the 2016 EX L sedan. As the sedans were out for several months before the coupes and had the power seats I assumed the coupe would also have power seats. The info in the brochure was insufficient (or hidden) so I did not realize I was not getting power seats.
I am older than most buyers and really like the rear view camera and the right lane camera. I would think there should be a left lane camera as well to aid vision when trying to merge onto freeways and changing to faster lanes on freeways. I do travel frequently on multi lane freeways both where I live and surrounding cities and towns.

"Huge step in the right direction from Honda after falling so far behind"

William»MD»2016 Honda Civic|Purchased Mar 2016|Verified

Nine years after the first convergent phone device, this is the first design in the compact market that goes along way to catching up to modern lifestyle. I hope the design parts last as well as previous Hondas. As with all cars in economic times, parts bin seem to have taken a downturn to accommodate a higher budget to features at a similar price point. Though not enough to discourage purchase so far. But over all satisfaction goes down a little in that area. Would prefer to keep higher quality materials with while accompanying the new features. Would have paid a $1000 or so more for higher bin parts, especially the interior soft touch bins and plastic. Over all I love the design inside and out. Especially the screen instrument panel and notification. Siri voice commands make many of the features easy to use with one bottom press while driving. K20 derived engine seems relatively quite at speed though the CVT picks up the noise a notch but most of the noise seems to come from the OEM tires at highway speeds. A fun and pleasant car for single or small families. Wish I could congratulate the engineering team on this accomplishment. Huge step in the right direction from Honda after falling so far behind. Kudos. The lack of a volume knob might be troublesome for some, though the wheel volume touch slider hasn't been an issue for me.

"As far as performance and gas mileage, the 2016 is better"

Lenora»NY»2016 Honda Civic|Purchased Dec 2015|Verified

I am very disappointed in the Honda Civic 2016. My previous 2013 Honda Civic was excellent. The dashboard panel was located in a better place than the 2016. I was able to receive text messages. I cannot get text messages in the 2016. (I have the same phone as I did with the 2013) The bluetooth in the 2013 was easier to operate and better. I was able to have a choice of wallpaper in the 2013 but not in this vehicle. Also the passenger seat is very low and there is no availability to boost it up. As a passenger in this car, it feels like I am sitting on a slant. I don't like the location of the truck opening. I would rather have it on the floor instead of on the door. As far as performance and gas mileage, the 2016 is better. However, I wish I still had the 2013!

Originally Reviewed on Feb 5, 2016

I am very disappointed in the updated features added to my 2016 Honda Civic. I would never use the brake-hold (waste of a feature). The passenger seat is lower than my previous 2013 Civic. I wish the passenger seat had a "pump up" feature. I don't like the speedometer read out (preferred the 2013 version). I don't like the emergency brake in this car. I prefer the old fashion emergency brakefeature. I also feel I should be able to just put air in my tires and not go through a calibration list. I do feel the ride and pick up on the 2016 is much improved.

"So it took effort to get a manual transmission vehicle and I had to accept what was available (no color choice, etc"

Michael»IN»2016 Honda Civic|Purchased Aug 2016|Verified

I was surprised to have the vehicle not start after less than 6 months - had to have it towed. Now I worry there might be a problem with it - though the dealership said nothing was wrong. And, there is a clunk when I start it that I don't remember before it was towed...so, all and all, I did not expect issues with a brand new car and can not say I really trust the vehicle. I found it difficult to get a vehicle with a stick shift and heard from sales people at several locations that manual transmissions are not common. Yet, Honda likes to play up its sportiness - especially in reviews. So it took effort to get a manual transmission vehicle and I had to accept what was available (no color choice, etc.).

Updated on Dec 13, 2016

The Radio does not pick up stations as clearly as my 2005 Ford PU truck
The climate control imparts a noise into the cabin which can be annoying
The manual shift does not track through the gears as clearly as I would like.

"it is the perfect union of technology and honda knowledge"

Ivan»WA»2016 Honda Civic|Purchased May 2016|Verified

the honda civic has all of the accesories that you would want in car at an affordable price. it is the perfect union of technology and honda knowledge. after driving the civic for 6 months, the only thing that would be nice is a vehicle detector side mirrorlight. which would tell me if there is a car on my left or right side without turning my head.

Updated on Aug 14, 2016

tires are fine. its not something i think about. the fabric is what i expected it to be in the car. which is sort of cheap when compared to the rest of the interiortechnology. i dont feel quite safe in the car only because the car is so low that people have trouble seeing me. also, its engine performance is amazing (its a turbo) but i cant use it to its maximum because its a red car (police) and traffic. also, i dont speed by nature. i have received quite a few comments about and i see more and more of them every week.

Originally Reviewed on Jun 24, 2016

i want to point out that people may treat the 2016 civic as just another civic because the model has been around for 10 years.i saw the commercials for the civic first on tv. however, the tv commercials did not show enough of the infotaiment features that i have come to love. also, the commercials should have shown that a civic with higher horsepower is a sign that the civic is not just for 20 year olds. hence, i got an ex-t version to increase the horsepower while maintaining the great gas mileage that i expected from a civic. which should appeal to older buyers.

"Minus the on-going hood paint scratch issue from delivery, I thought the car was a good choice"

Jacob»MA»2016 Honda Civic|Purchased Nov 2015|Verified

Buy another vehicle. The paint on the 2016 Honda Civic is too cheap and has cost me money to correct already as it seemingly falls off the car easily. Honda says it's not their fault. The paint applied on the earlier models built is not good. Plus, the transmission is not great. It jumps between gears in non-eco mode. I'm sadly disappointed in Honda after my last civic was amazing. Honda was a great quality car. The exterior is super sporty but the paint is crap. I've had to spend over $1,000 getting a paint correction and a better polish then what came from the factory. Do a better job. The engine recall for the missing piston component was the icing on the cake. Where is the quality Honda? Inside the car, the sound system is garbage. Toyota was a rental I had for when the engine was being inspected and the sound system in that was AMAZING!! Seriously Honda, my loyalty to your brand is shaken badly. The service at Herb Chambers in [Name] also leaves something to be desired. The people they have running the cars around scraped the metal ledge on the driver's side by not picking up their feet when they got in. Why isn't there some sort of plastic panel there? There was on my old Honda. This is setting up for problems and it's already happening when I take my car for service. Tired of paying for detailing on the car's cheap paint!

Originally Reviewed on Mar 25, 2016

Minus the on-going hood paint scratch issue from delivery, I thought the car was a good choice. However, when I finished the break in period as required by the manufacturer, I'm discovering this car has zero pick up when on the highway unless you are literally flooring the pedal to the ground. Even then, the car lacks the pick up. Then I learned through car publications my engine could possibly seize or my car stall because of missing components in the engine!!! I was NOT and still not pleased about it as Honda corporate has not notified me about this instead I found out through the media. Now the airbags in the car are faulty too? Come on Honda. What is going on here?

"I don't like not being able to open the back door without first opening the front door 6"

Nancy»WI»2016 Honda Civic|Purchased Jun 2016|Verified

I do not like: 1. the air conditioning system. When it is very hot outside and I use the AC, the back window where the cold air is coming out becomes foggy. 2. touch screentechnology takes my eyes off the road more than a button that was on my previous Honda 3. the keyless entry can frequently be a pain! 4. when I put fuel in the tank, I feel I have to support the fuelhandle because the heavy weight of the nozzle seems too much for the plastic tank 5. I don't like not being able to open the back door without first opening the front door 6. I still feel the AC system continues to need improvement. I wasn't happy with the 2009 Honda Civic AC and it still is a weak link
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Originally Reviewed on Jul 29, 2016

I am upset about the lack of a CD player in my Civic Touring.
I am also very upset that there is no "quick at a glance" folder that I can use to solve a issue with the icons on the new dashboard.
I am not sure I like the no cap gas tank.
Knobs are much better than touch screen.

"I would let them know that there are glitches in my vehicle with Bluetooth technology and CarPlay"

Betty»CA»2016 Honda Civic|Purchased Nov 2015|Verified

I would let them know that there are glitches in my vehicle with Bluetoothtechnology and CarPlay. I would also let them know it does not have a glove compartment lock, which is crucial because I've already had my registration stolen at a car wash and had to repurchase it. I would also let them know they don't sell the glove box lock separately so they are out of luck. One other thing is that the doors placement and trunk placement does not fit snugly so if it rains or I'm getting the car washed water seeps into my car. I've tried to get it handled by Honda, but they can't or won't do anything about it. Otherwise I love everything else about this car. Hopefully the next model has these issues fixed. I purchased two Honda Civic Touring's. One is black but I settled for it and did not want that color.

Updated on Mar 27, 2016

I love my vehicle. However there is an issue with the doors fitting properly on one of my new vehicles due to rain. It rained in on the bottom of my doors. I purchased two Honda Civic Tourings.

Originally Reviewed on Feb 4, 2016

This is my first Honda and I purchased the Touring. I only have 700 miles on it so I hope it meets all my expectations and if it does I will purchase this brand again. But I always embrace new technology and would want my next vehicle to have the very best and latest.

"The resale value is one of the best and yummy can trust the quality of the vehicle"

Jody»NM»2016 Honda Civic|Purchased Jan 2016|Verified

The resale value is one of the best and yummy can trust the quality of the vehicle. The audio system seems to have issues occasionally. The ride could be more quiet. The low tire pressure indicator should indicate which tire is low. Driver seat adjustment could be better and I'd rather have a side view camera on the drivers side.

Updated on May 4, 2016

I have had on and off the issue of audio power. At times I cannot turn it off, so I just mute it. I Really do not want to have to spend additional time going back to the dealership.

Originally Reviewed on Mar 2, 2016

The brake/acceleration pedals are too close. The interior is too noisy. The side view mirror would be more beneficial on the drivers side. The low air pressure indicator should indicate exactly which tires' pressure is low. The trunk should close easier/better, without so much pressure. The height of the drivers seat should be allowed to be raised without it being moved forward.

"Because of this experience I am not sure if I will ever consider Honda as a viable purchase choice in the future"

Charlene»NV»2016 Honda Civic|Purchased Dec 2015|Verified

I have a love-hate relationship with the vehicle I recently purchased. I love the way it drives, the MPG, the vehicle appearance, and the upgraded sound system, however Honda has had significant problems with the new vehicle that has caused my car to be in for servicing numerous times in the eight months I have owned the vehicle. this has never happened to me in my past, and I purchase new vehicles ever 3-5 years. I am disappointed in the way Honda has treated the problem. The only high note is the senior tech support individual I have dealt with has been delightful. I think when Honda releases a vehicle with inherent problems they should compensate early adopters for the inconvenience and disappointment in their new car. Because of this experience I am not sure if I will ever consider Honda as a viable purchase choice in the future. Supposedly the problems are fixed, but only time will tell. And after eight months of annoying problems I am not feeling too confident. I am very disappointed in Honda. Every month I make my payments, while driving a vehicle that has not delivered on the quality everyone told me Honda stands behind. I get that the newly released new Honda Civic Touring could have problems, but eight months is way too long to address these problems. Now I can only hope this car is fixed. My trust level has been diminished, and I am not sure when it will be restored. I have been extremely patient, but if anything goes wrong at this point, I will ask Honda to buy back the vehicle.

Updated on Apr 15, 2016

I purchased the touring Honda Civic to have the technology I was interested in at the time. From day two of ownership, the sound system which includes the navigation system has not worked consistently. It has been determined that either new software must be developed, or a new unit provided by the supplier. That was over two months ago, and I am still waiting. Another problem is the car experiences mild surges when traveling at a constant speed above 50. This may or may not be linked to the other problem, but at this time it is a wait and see experience. I absolutely love the car, and would have provided much higher ratings if this two problems were corrected.

Originally Reviewed on Feb 5, 2016

I have always owned high end foreign vehicles. Audi, Lexus, Saab, Acura, etc. I am planning to use this vehicle on a number of extended road trips in the next few years, and was looking for a car that if there was a mechanical problem, I would be able to find a dealership to fix the car. I drove a number of cars during my search, when I drove the Honda I knew my search was done. Not only does it drive more like a sports car, I can count on the Honda reliability for the road trips, and know that I will be able to get it serviced or fixed if that becomes a necessity on my road trips. I bought the touring model, and it has everything I could want on a car.

"there are a lot of deer on the roads and highways where i live so having a well lit way ahead is important"

Frania»NY»2016 Honda Civic|Purchased Jan 2016|Verified

the integration of my iPhone and the honda is terrible. maybe apple's fault! i can't use my navigation (waze) and any other non-apple application. when i get a phone call, it shuts down the navigation or the music and i have to reset it. consequently, i have disabled the apple car program, my blue tooth connectivity and use my navigation on the phone independently with the usb port. i find the headlightslight the road up for a shorter distance than the 2013 model i had previously, especially the high beams. there are a lot of deer on the roads and highways where i live so having a well lit way ahead is important.i would like to have more color options for the exterior and interior of the car. otherwise, as you can tell from my survey response, i love the vehicle and am very happy with it.
thanks.

"Heated seat would be great if I could shut off the heat on my bum and leave a nice heating pad on my sore back : )"

Dorothy»MA»2016 Honda Civic|Purchased Sep 2016|Verified

Things I don't like: Rain sensor doesn't work—wipers are intermittently super fast or super slow for no good reason. Standardize on where you put controls! I shut my car off in a lane closure area on the highway when I had to slow down quickly because that's the exact same spot where my hazard light button on the 2010 Civic used to be. Would prefer to have knobs/buttons for radio. I want to be able to control where I get heat applied. My old 1976 Rabbit allowed me to open a vent for cool air on my face while heating my feet—that was AWESOME! Heated seat would be great if I could shut off the heat on my bum and leave a nice heating pad on my sore back : ).

Originally Reviewed on Oct 30, 2016

Overall an excellent car. The variable cruise control is nice. The lane departure warning only works where lane lines are well painted. I hope we won't be trusting cars to drive themselves any time soon!

"Parking brakes are convenient, a push of a button"

Otto»CA»2016 Honda Civic|Purchased Apr 2016|Verified

Overall I love the car. Love the performance and fuel efficiency. However navigation is mediocre at best. Takes wrong directions, voice recognition is also very poor. Front bumper cover plastic is parting on both sides, interiorfan grill installed crooked can't adjust airflow. Because of that there's is a rattle behind the dashboard. This is my 5th. Honda product and the quality is not what I expected from Honda. Having the Touring model which is the top of the line car I would expect for example a light in the glove compartment, memory seats, etc. Even my old Honda CIVIC has a calendar that is missing in this top of the line product. It's a love and hate relationship. Parking brakes are convenient, a push of a button. However it will only release when it feels like it. Other times it gives me a message to do it manually. Little things like that make the overall experience less than perfect.

"* The rear window of the Civic Touring Edition could probably use a rear wiper, as it tends to hold dirt/water (even using RainX"

Charles»NC»2016 Honda Civic|Purchased Aug 2016|Verified

The Civic is a reliable, fun-to-drive vehicle that gets great mileage, is comfortable and ergonomically sensible vehicle with an outstanding sound system. This is a car you won't mind spending an hour or more inside every day during your commute. On long trips, there's plenty of room for the luggage and the seats won't wear you out. Overall, the Civic Touring Edition I purchased is probably the best Honda I have owned -- and that includes seven Acura and Honda vehicles spanning from 1978-2016. This is a great car.
Some suggestions:
* Improve the remote startfeature -- it is impossible to tell if it succeeded or failed from the key FOB.
* The ability to have presets for AM/FM stations AND Sirius/XM stations on the same row would be great.
* Add wireless Apple CarPlay into the next version of the terrific in-car system.
* The rear window of the Civic Touring Edition could probably use a rear wiper, as it tends to hold dirt/water (even using RainX.).

Originally Reviewed on Nov 18, 2016

This is a solid car; it is reliable, well-styled and well-appointed for its class.

"But I don't understand why you discontinued the dome light safety feature which no longer lights up when you disengage alarm,et..."

Diane»NY»2016 Honda Civic|Purchased Mar 2016|Verified

My biggest peeve is that you made the vehicle unsafe by taking away the automatic on inside light. I feel unsafe at night because the 2013 light always came on when key was taken out of ignition and with alarm.
Not into new technology so was upset there no longer is a CD player.

Originally Reviewed on May 7, 2016

There have been improvements on this model ie: blind spot isn't as bad, drives smoother, headrest immensely improved. But I don't understand why you discontinued the dome lightsafety feature which no longer lights up when you disengage alarm,etc and that all locks disengage when drivers door opens to name a few. Also quite upset I no longer have a cd player. It was one of the selling points for my 2013 since I never had one before. I am not up to today's technology so it's not a positive thing for me.

"I decided on the leather trim Civic more for the trim level than the engine"

Bruce»IN»2016 Honda Civic|Purchased Mar 2016|Verified

This car is fun to drive, very responsive, and has well above average performance for cars in its class.The interior finish is also above average, and I have averaged about 34 mpg in mostly city driving. I really enjoy the performance of the 1.5 liter turbo, but was favorably impressed with the 2.0 liter engine in the standard trim Civic. I decided on the leather trim Civic more for the trim level than the engine.

"Getting ready to take car in for service of dashboard/radio display panel"

Thomas»FL»2016 Honda Civic|Purchased May 2016|Verified

My 2016 civic driver seat is to low and a bit hard to get in and out of it. Loved my 2013 civic. Getting ready to take car in for service of dashboard/radio display panel. Looks like computer chip not working since screen is black and won't allow anything to work. Book says to hit power button for few seconds but there isn't anything that says power button.

Originally Reviewed on Jun 24, 2016

driver seat should have more position options. Can't make it go up higher. The seat belt holder is to far down into the seat. Hard to click into place. The distance feature on driver mirror is very distracting. i had to attach a small round mirror on side mirror. Still trying to learn all the touch screen options. Each time I got another civic, it was new and improved. As is with the 2016 civic however much preferred my 2013. I think because I am not one that likes all the touch screen options, have a trunk insert (plastic) that I got with my first civic and glad that it has fitted into each car thereafter. I LOVE Honda civics.

"Secondly, the fabric used on the arm rest and interior door handles was a poor choice"

Hilary»MD»2016 Honda Civic|Purchased Dec 2015|Verified

Overall, I love my new car! Honda did a great job re-doing the 2016 civic! However, I see two major issues...
The first being the fact that a month and a half after purchasing the car brand new, the entire electrical system went out. The main screen and dash board screen flashed on and off, with no response to touch. When it flashed on, there were lines and distorted images displayed. I contacted the dealer to have it repaired and they said they would "take a look" but that they would not offer a rental car. I could not go without a vehicle because of work so I chose to continue driving it. BIG MISTAKE!!! --there was no way to control the heating/cooling system, radio, monitor my speed or anything else. The problem randomly one day fixed itself and went back to noral, but that was about 2 weeks later.
Secondly, the fabric used on the arm rest and interior door handles was a poor choice. It does not withstand every day wear and tear well. I have only had my car for a couple months, I clean it regularly, and I can already see the daily use marks on the inside handle from opening and closing the driver door. I fear what it will look like in a couple years despite my efforts to keep it clean. I do not think the use of fabric on an interiorhandle that gets so much use (driver and passenger doors) is very practical.

"I have driven a Toyota Prius, and it has a CVT and u did not feel vibrations"

Reed»CO»2016 Honda Civic|Purchased Nov 2015|Verified

I love: turbo, performance, technology package, Apple CarPlay, digital speedometer, quiet interior but could be more quiet, premium look and feel of inside and out of the car. I hate: fit and finish issues, I hear rattles when I go over bumps. Wish LED headlights were not just on touring. Also wish audio system was better. Why no premium opinion on lower model? Standard has no bass. Infotainment system has bugs and is slow! (Apple CarPlay works great). Honda sucks at making infotainment. Please let Apple have more control over this. Slight vibration when accelerating. I read Hondas new engines have an offset in the pistons that give it better MPG but makes more vibration. I would rather have it be vibration free. Or maybe this is due to the CVT? I have driven a Toyota Prius, and it has a CVT and u did not feel vibrations.

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